10Gbit/s error-free DPSK modulation using a push-pull dual-drive silicon modulator
10Gbit/s error-free DPSK modulation using a push-pull dual-drive silicon modulator
We experimentally demonstrate a high-speed differential phase shift keying (DPSK) modulation using a silicon push–pull operated dual-drive Mach Zehnder modulator (MZM) based on carrier depletion. 5 Gbit/s and 10 Gbit/s error-free modulation is demonstrated by demodulating the generated DPSK modulated signal using a demodulation circuit based on a polarization delay interferometer through the use of a differential group delay (DGD). Furthermore, the potential for higher DPSK modulation speeds up to 20 Gbit/s is also demonstrated. The obtained results validate the potential to achieve higher order modulation formats, such as quadrature phase shift keying (QPSK), by arranging the MZM in a nested configuration.
silicon photonics, photonic integrated circuits, phase modulation, waveguide modulators
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Aamer, M.
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Gutiérrez, A.M.
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Brimont, A.
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Gardes, F.Y.
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Reed, G.T.
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1 September 2013
Aamer, M.
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Brimont, A.
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Gardes, F.Y.
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Reed, G.T.
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Fedeli, J.M.
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Hakansson, A.
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Aamer, M., Thomson, D.J., Gutiérrez, A.M., Brimont, A., Gardes, F.Y., Reed, G.T., Fedeli, J.M., Hakansson, A. and Sanchis, P.
(2013)
10Gbit/s error-free DPSK modulation using a push-pull dual-drive silicon modulator.
Optics Communications, 304 (1), .
(doi:10.1016/j.optcom.2013.04.051).
Abstract
We experimentally demonstrate a high-speed differential phase shift keying (DPSK) modulation using a silicon push–pull operated dual-drive Mach Zehnder modulator (MZM) based on carrier depletion. 5 Gbit/s and 10 Gbit/s error-free modulation is demonstrated by demodulating the generated DPSK modulated signal using a demodulation circuit based on a polarization delay interferometer through the use of a differential group delay (DGD). Furthermore, the potential for higher DPSK modulation speeds up to 20 Gbit/s is also demonstrated. The obtained results validate the potential to achieve higher order modulation formats, such as quadrature phase shift keying (QPSK), by arranging the MZM in a nested configuration.
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e-pub ahead of print date: 10 May 2013
Published date: 1 September 2013
Keywords:
silicon photonics, photonic integrated circuits, phase modulation, waveguide modulators
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Optoelectronics Research Centre, Physics & Astronomy, Electronics & Computer Science
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URI: http://eprints.soton.ac.uk/id/eprint/367686
ISSN: 0030-4018
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